QR2 Accreditation Requirements – Maryland EXCELS Toolkit

Quality Rating 2: Accreditation

Requirements

Let’s look at the requirements for Accreditation and Rating Scales: Accreditation: ACR 1.2.

Review the requirements for your program type.

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Child Care Center

ACR 1.2: Accreditation

Within the past 12 months, the Director or designated staff person has completed MSDE approved Accreditation Training.

Documentation to submit: Accreditation Reflection and Planning Form

Family Child Care

ACR 1.2: Accreditation

Within the past 12 months, the provider has completed MSDE approved Accreditation Training.

Documentation to submit: Accreditation Reflection and Planning Form

School-Age Only

ACR 1.2: Accreditation

Within the past 12 months, the Director or designated staff person has completed MSDE approved Accreditation Training.

Documentation to submit: Accreditation Reflection and Planning Form

Key Terms

MSDE Approved Accreditation Training:

Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) provides an overview training of the accreditation process. To achieve a Quality Level 2 rating, programs must complete accreditation training and submit a completed Accreditation Reflection and Planning form.